The 133rd AGM of The International FA Board (The IFAB) in Aberdeen, Scotland on 2 March 2019 approved a number of amendments to, and clarifications of, the Laws of the Game for 2019/20. Three changes were approved following 2 years of worldwide experiments: Continue reading “LOTG main changes 2019/20”
Tonight before the League of Ireland game between Cork City and Shamrock Rovers, Turners Cross paid tribute to Pat McAuliffe R.I.P. Continue reading “Turners Cross tribute to Pat McAuliffe R.I.P.”
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Dear Colleagues,
One story dominated Society’s media activity since our last meeting and that was the sad and unprovoked assault on our colleague, Daniel Sweeney. The coverage brought refereeing and, by extension, the ISRS, to national prominence over a number of weeks, starting initially with the assault, the ISRS immediate response and then the President’s meetings with the FAI and the success secured with regard to greater sanctions. The latter two phases of the incident allowed the opportunity for the ISRS to come to the forefront in representing the voice of soccer referees in Ireland. Continue reading “PRO/Communications Report”
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) held its 133rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Aberdeen, Scotland. The meeting was chaired by the President of the Scottish Football Association (SFA), Alan McRae and was attended by representatives from FIFA and the football associations of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Continue reading “Annual General Meeting of The IFAB”
This agreement was reached through negotiations between the Irish Soccer Referees Society and the FAI Domestic Committee on behalf of the Football Association of Ireland.
The agreement is in place for the period August 1st, 2018 until December 31st, 2021. This agreement will come into force on August 1st, 2018 and operate until December 31st, 2021. It may be extended beyond that date with the agreement of both parties. Continue reading “FAI Referees Fees & Expenses 2018-21”
I wish to draw your attention to Pages 50/51 of the Rule book. This Rule 5 is a complete new rule and is a result of the hard work put in by our President and the other members of the working group set up by the FAI following on from the outrageous attack on our colleague in the Midlands Branch Daniel Sweeney. Continue reading “New FAI Rule Book”
